Amerigo Vespucci draws 10,000+ visitors in Quebec City on 2026 world tour
More than 10,000 people boarded the Italian Navy training ship Amerigo Vespucci during the first Canadian stop of the 2026 World Tour in Quebec City. The vessel was the main attraction of the prestigious Rendez‑vous naval de Québec and part of a campaign to promote Italy’s image and naval diplomacy in North America. Italian ambassador to Canada Alessandro Cattaneo said the visit “is a strong signal of the closeness of Italy to Canada.” While docked, the ship hosted a presentation of the upcoming Vinitaly USA, scheduled for New York on 26‑27 October. After Quebec City, Amerigo Vespucci sailed to Montreal, where it will remain until 3 August, before crossing the Atlantic back to the Mediterranean with future Italian ports planned in Venice and Trieste.
Entities: Alessandro Cattaneo · Amerigo Vespucci · Amerigo Vespucci (Italian Navy training ship) · Matteo Zoppas · Montreal · Quebec City · Vinitaly USA
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- [● 4 SOURCES] After the Quebec stop, Amerigo Vespucci sailed to Montreal and will stay there until Aug 3.
- [● 4 SOURCES] After leaving Montreal, the ship will cross the Atlantic back to the Mediterranean, with future Italian stops in Venice and Trieste.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Over 10,000 people boarded the Amerigo Vespucci during its Quebec City stop.
- [● 4 SOURCES] The event was part of the Rendez‑vous naval de Québec.
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Quebec City stop was the first Canadian leg of the 2026 World Tour. (All articles)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Italian ambassador Alessandro Cattaneo said the visit is a strong signal of proximity between Italy and Canada. (Alessandro Cattaneo)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Matteo Zoppas announced that the ship hosted the launch of the Vinitaly USA edition, scheduled for New York on Oct 26‑27. (Matteo Zoppas)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Italian ambassador Alessandro Cattaneo said the visit signals close Italy‑Canada relations. (All articles)
- [● 4 SOURCES] After Quebec, the ship sailed to Montreal and stayed there until 3 August. (All articles)
- [● 4 SOURCES] The vessel will return across the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, with future Italian stops in Venice and Trieste. (All articles)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Vinitaly USA will be presented on board, scheduled for New York on 26‑27 October. (All articles)
- [● 4 SOURCES] The ship was the main attraction at the Rendez‑vous naval de Québec. (All articles)